{
  "id": 6270074,
  "title": "One-slot, low-profile Nvidia RTX 3060 12 GB with two monitor outputs breaks cover at Newegg for $496 — bus-powered model looking for a use case in local LLM work",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/one-slot-low-profile-nvidia-rtx-3060-12-gb-with-two-monitor-outputs",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-08T10:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/one-slot-low-profile-nvidia-rtx-3060-12-gb-with-two-monitor-outputs-breaks-cover-at-newegg-for-usd496-bus-powered-model-looking-for-a-use-case-in-local-llm-work"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nvidia has reintroduced the RTX 3060 with a 12 GB version, featuring a low-profile design suitable for compact systems. This one-slot card, priced at $495.59 by SRhonyra, draws power solely from the PCIe slot, eliminating the need for a robust power supply and reducing cable clutter. Designed for entry-level local AI workstations, it can run 7B to 13B language models, despite drawing only 70 W of power from the PCIe slot, resulting in slightly lower performance compared to its full-sized counterparts. Despite the reduced power, the card's low-profile design and minimal power consumption make it an attractive option for those seeking a compact solution for running larger models in constrained environments.",
  "summary": "Small-form-factor, low-profile Nvidia RTX 3060 12 GB with two monitor outputs breaks cover at Newegg for $496 — bus-powered model looking for a use case in local LLM work",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Creative Bloq",
        "title": "I saw NVIDIA's new AI video tool: why RTX Spark’s half‑frame trick might actually matter... and why creatives are right to be wary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/i-saw-nvidias-new-ai-video-tool-why-rtx-sparks-half-frame-trick-might",
        "published": "2026-09-07T15:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}